4 Quick Tips to Liven Up Your Work Day!

You can potentially use these tips no matter if you’re working in an office setting or not! I however, I am one of those unfortunate people who are stuck in an office setting all-the-livelong-day! So, I have to do things to break up some of the monotony!
 

1. Change Your Routine

Changing up your routine, or “mixing it up”, can be a lifesaver, when you get bored with your current routine. It’s a good idea to switch up the order you complete certain tasks. This always helps liven things up, for me! I change the order that I do smaller tasks, to keep things new and interesting. I do this at least once a week, sometimes more!
 

2. Add Background Music

Now, I am easily distracted, so I can’t listen to my favorite songs when I am concentrating on important things at work! My favorite station to put on when I am at work is, Instrumental for Studying. However, if I’m having a bad day, I have been known to put on the Comedy station, just to change my mood! Adding some sort of background music or noise can help keep you in a good mood throughout the day. And it can help keep you productive, unless of course, you’re like me and just want to stop and sing every song! I love to sing! If that’s you too, try classical piano or some kind of easy listening instrumental. Not to lulling though, you don't wanna fall asleep!

3. Conversate 

Everyone knows those couple of people in the office who are always smiling and pleasant. When I feel like I need a little pick-me-up or just to break up the boring day, I’ll seek them out for a brief chat. Happy people always make me feel happier! On occasion (at least a few times a day) I even conversate with myself! Ya, sounds a little strange, but it helps! I’ll say a few words here and there out loud to myself, then when others around me, ask me who I’m talking to, I say me. It just cracks me up, I know, a little juvenile-but it works! It’s ok to be a little silly at work from time to time, except of course maybe not with your boss! I’ve tried, it doesn’t work, they just look at you like your incompetent! Eek! As long as you can keep smiling, it makes the work seem a little less like work.
 

4. Take a Walk 

During your break or lunch period, stretch your legs a little. Take in some scenery and some fresh air. This always seems to make me feel a little more refreshed. If the weather won’t permit this, try taking a walk around in the office, say Hello to colleges, briefly of course. Sometimes being friendly can be contagious! You never know whose day you can affect with a few friendly words.
 
Please feel free to share, any tips you have that may help me break up the monotony of the day! I am always willing to try something new, to keep myself from falling asleep at the keys!